Manufacturing Support and Shop Operations Placement Student Review

by Cummins

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    4.1
  • The Company
    3.8
  • The Culture
    3.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I was exposed to a number of areas of manufacturing, thus making my placement varied and challenging throughout the year

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All in all, I felt valued and trusted by my collegues and superiors

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Support was always available and of great help

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • I rarely found myself with little work to do, and if I did I could always find something to work on

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I coordinated my main projects which brought a significant change to the line, as well as other areas of my job

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I received invaluable training both with my job and with the various training days the company organized

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The atmosphere really depended on the people in the office, I feel that it was generally good but steps could be made to make it more friendly

    3/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • The placement was organized very well, with a very easy takeover and good support for the students

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The company allowed me to take whatever training I wanted, and organized training days for the placement students

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Company Car

    Subsidised/Company Gym

    Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I would definitely consider a future career with the company

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • There were never any fallouts during my placement, and we socialized out of work too.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living was relatively low, and the cost of socializing was in line with the rest of the country

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The nightlife in Darlington was ok, but Newcastle and York proved to be much better

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Various trips and events were advertised throughout my time at Cummins

    4/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

East of England

July 2010

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